Sources of Knowledge about CPR and Its Association with Demographical Characteristics in Saudi Arabia

• 作者: Ali E. M. Elkandow Amer Abdulaziz D. Alhuwayfi Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed Khadijah Salem M. Banjar Osama Saud H. Aljameel Rahaf Abdulmonem Alhijaili Salem Hmoud Salem Alswayda
• 来源期刊: 急诊医学(英文)
• 学科: 医学
• 关键词: CPR Social Media CPR Training TELEVISION SAUDI ARABIA HAIL
• 年，卷（期）: 2018,（3）
• 页码范围: 43-53
• 页数: 11页
• 分类号: R73

摘要

Background: Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital element of patient survival. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to assess sources of knowledge about CPR and its association with demographical characteristics in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: Data about CPR were obtained from 440 Saudi volunteers living in the city of Hail, Northern Saudi Arabia. Results: Out of the 440 study subjects, 257/440 (58.4%) individuals were found to know about CPR. Out of 257 individuals, 154/257 (60%) were males and 103/257 (40%) were females. Conclusion: The level of awareness toward CPR in general population of Northern Saudi Arabia, which requires more efforts at community basis. The most effective source for raising awareness is the appropriate utility of social media, as well as, implementing sustainable program for delivering CPR training courses evolving all community settings.